Associate - Employment Law

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Professional development

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago, IL is seeking an Associate for its Employment Practice Group. The role requires 4-7 years of employment law experience, with a focus on wage-and-hour counseling and litigation, including class actions.

The successful candidate will possess a JD from an accredited law school, be admitted to the Illinois Bar, and demonstrate strong analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate within the team.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of employment law experience.
• Experience with wage-and-hour counseling and litigation.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar; JD from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on wage-and-hour issues.
• Litigate complex employment cases, including class actions.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Collaborate with team members on case strategy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate to join its Employment Practice Group in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of experience in employment law, particularly in wage-and-hour counseling and litigation, including class and collective action matters.

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on wage-and-hour issues.
• Litigate complex employment cases, including class actions.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Collaborate with team members on case strategy.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of employment law experience.
• Experience with wage-and-hour counseling and litigation.
• Strong litigation, writing, and research skills.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive wellness program supporting physical, emotional, mental, and financial health.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Work-life balance initiatives.